Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War v1.01 Demo and Patch

Matrix Games and Forced March Games have released a playable demo of Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War, a turn-based strategy game that puts you in command of the Carthaginian military during a period of total war over land and sea with the young Roman Republic. With this military juggernaut of the ancient world at your disposal, you will vie for control over Italy, Carthage, Spain and the Mediterranean Sea using a combination of strategic political maneuvering and sheer tactical skill both on land and sea. Play consists of two layers; the first is a strategic layer where you must prudently steer your forces to the destruction of Rome's army and the ultimate destruction of the Republic and city itself. On the tactical scale, when meeting the enemy in battle, skilled leadership and a knack for war come into play as you use a simple but engaging battle system to best your opponents. A patch is also available.